Sporting and Benfica battle to sign the new Pedri | OneFootball

Benfica have entered the race to sign Gilberto Mora, a 17-year-old Mexican attacking midfielder who rose to prominence during the 2026 World Cup. The Club Tijuana player caught the attention of several European clubs after his performances in the tournament, and is also on Sporting’s radar.

According to reports in the Mexican press, the Eagles have already shown interest in the young talent, recently joining Borussia Dortmund in the race for the player. The two clubs are said to have taken the first steps to understand the conditions of a possible transfer.

Manchester United also monitored the player’s situation and made initial contact, but ultimately lost ground in the race to secure the signing of the footballer, who in his home country is compared to Pedri for his playing style and vision.

The midfielder broke into the Mexican club’s first team during the 2024/25 season and quickly confirmed his status as a player of enormous potential. Although he began the World Cup on the bench, he eventually earned the trust of coach Javier Aguirre and took on a more prominent role in the national team.

In the 2025/26 season, wearing the Club Tijuana shirt, Gilberto Mora - valued at €25 million - made 23 appearances: 20 in the Mexican league and three in the Leagues Cup.

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